EuroBasket 2025 has already thrown up some must-watch storylines, and Greece is right in the middle of the action. Fresh off a gritty opening win over Italy, the team returns to the court today in Limassol, Cyprus, for their second group-stage test. The matchup against the tournament co-hosts might not seem like the most high-stakes game on paper, but it carries intrigue for one simple reason: Greece’s biggest star will not be on the floor.

Yes, you read that right. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the face of Greek basketball and one of the NBA’s most dominant forces, will not suit up when Greece takes on Cyprus this afternoon at 5:15 p.m. CET (11:15 a.m. ET). Fans expecting another monster performance after his dazzling opener against Italy will have to wait at least one more day.

That begs the

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